Remote work, not AI, is driving rising unemployment among young college graduates, study finds
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Nick Viviani
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Summary
A new report challenges the common fear that AI is causing rising unemployment among young college graduates. Instead, the study suggests that the growing trend of remote work is the primary culprit. Employers are reportedly more hesitant to hire less experienced workers for positions that don't require regular in-office attendance, making it harder for recent graduates to find jobs.
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Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
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